Urban Sustainability

Jun 17 2020, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Star-Telegram hires environmental reporter

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram hired Haley Samsel as an environmental reporter with support from a $15,000 Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund grant and Report for America. Samsel will cover environmental issues related to Fort Worth's rapid growth, addressing challenges like flash flooding and deforestation.

Feb 18 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

North Texas sustainability coalition gets green light from UN

A regional coalition uniting North Texas sustainability advocates has been approved by the UN. Spearheaded by Meghna Tare, the group focuses on education, health, and sustainable communities, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Feb 23 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

New coalition aims to unite DFW sustainability leaders

UTA's Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact invites sustainability stakeholders to meet March 1 to create a Regional Center of Expertise. Courtesy of Storyblock.

Feb. 19, 2018

Environmental entities abound in North Texas and UTA’s sustainability director wants to unite them to boost their regional impact.

Oct 20 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Hip Hop eco-activist to headline DCCCD Sustainability Summit

North Texans can hear a fresh voice in the environmental movement when an activist from the Hip Hop Caucus shares his take on environmental justice in Dallas next week. Mustafa Santiago Ali will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual Dallas County Community College District Sustainability Summit.

Jul 31 2017, AMY MARTIN

Green Neighborhoods: South Oak Cliff is green and growing

Wildflowers line the park road at Cedar Hill State Park in Cedar Hill. Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Feb 03 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

Ministers conference brings environmental issues to the pulpit at TCU

Brite Divinity School's annual conference on Feb. 20-23 is free and open to the public.

Feb. 3, 2017

For the first time since the event’s founding in 1888, Brite Divinity School’s annual Ministers Week will focus entirely on environmental themes.

The event to be held Feb. 20-23 on TCU campus is a partnership between Brite Divinity School, TCU and University Christian Church. The presentations are free and open to the public.

May 07 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Bring your old shoes to the Run for Environment May 21

Commodity Recycling SolutionsGo through your closet and gather up your old shoes – you'll have the opportunity to recycle them at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on May 21 at Bachman Lake Park in Dallas. You'll be supporting Green Source DFW, which will be paid for every pound of shoes donated.

Apr 25 2016, RITA COOK

Two coop tours give North Texans bird's-eye view of urban farming

Tour de Coop will be held on April 30 in McKinney followed by A Peep at the Coops May 1 in Dallas. Courtesy of McKinney Tour de Coop.

April 25, 2016

Apr 15 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

How to celebrate Earth Day in North Texas

Earth Day festivals have blossomed across North Texas over the years. Fortunately, they don’t all happen on April 22. Instead, more than 20 environmentally themed events are spread out across the month so greenies can party all through April. The celebrations kick off on Saturday.

Apr 04 2016, MINNIE PAYNE